The Manchester United Thread

[Mike.]

I wonder, if Madrid did indeed come in for Pogba, if 1, they'd allow Kroos to leave; and 2, just what sort of fee they'd want for him if they did having shelled out another World record on Pogba?

Exactly. More importantly, how much would Kroos agitate, Modric is clearly the midfield king.

 

[zzeezzy]

I wonder, if Madrid did indeed come in for Pogba, if 1, they'd allow Kroos to leave; and 2, just what sort of fee they'd want for him if they did having shelled out another World record on Pogba?

They'd want a lot and adding point 3 to yours - Would they even want to sell to United given the relationship between two clubs after the De Gea saga? My answer is no and he would go to another club. PSG/Chelsea/Man City... would all be want him I imagine.

 

[Mike.]

Don't really see how Matuidi would constitute as a replacement for Pogba, they are not even similar types of players.

Where does our creativity come from in midfield currently, someone who can dictate the game? Bringing in another player like Matuidi won't solve that issue. Yes I like Herrera but his lack of passing range makes him less effective.

Schweinsteiger could but we can't rely on him to do it only and he might not stay free from injury/fitness issues.

Mata wouldnt be sold.

 

[Mike.]

They'd want a lot and adding point 3 to yours - Would they even want to sell to United given the relationship between two clubs after the De Gea saga? My answer is no and he would go to another club. PSG/Chelsea/Man City... would all be want him I imagine.

Madrid will sell to where they get the best fee, and where he wants to actually move. I'd rule out PSG immediately. Not sure he would join Pep for definite either

 

[zzeezzy]

Mata wouldnt be sold.

Mata would be used as a 10 if any, still can't see him being here for long. I'm talking about our lack of creativity from central midfield. Having someone who can dictate the game from middle of the park would make a huge difference to our team.

 

[Mike.]

Mata would be used as a 10 if any, still can't see him being here for long. I'm talking about our lack of creativity from central midfield. Having someone who can dictate the game from middle of the park would make a huge difference to our team.

Herrera, Carrick, Bastian can all do that.

And look at the rest of my post.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Sky Sports News HQ– Verified account ‏@SkySportsNewsHQ

BREAKING: Sky sources: Man Utd begin talks over potential world-record deal for Paul Pogba. Personnel deal agreed: [url]http://skysports.tv/Hupk3Z [/URL]

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Kaveh Solhekol– Verified account ‏@SkyKaveh

Manchester United’s Ed Woodward has started negotiations in last 48 hours that could see Paul Pogba return in £100m deal. We understand personnel terms are agreed. #MUFC

 

[Equilibrio]

Exactly. More importantly, how much would Kroos agitate, Modric is clearly the midfield king.

Kroos won't agitate, he just signed a 5 year contract and his place isn't even under threat(more on that later)

They'd want a lot and adding point 3 tog yours - Would they even want to sell to United given the relationship between two clubs after the De Gea saga? My answer is no and he would go to another club. PSG/Chelsea/Man City... would all be want him I imagine.

Kroos doesn't want to leave, his place won't be under threat, all that would happen would be Casemiro dropping to the bench and Kroos moving to DLP.Madrid is actually pretty happy Keylor got his moment in the light, so they aren't really unhappy about the DDG saga.

I wonder, if Madrid did indeed come in for Pogba, if 1, they'd allow Kroos to leave; and 2, just what sort of fee they'd want for him if they did having shelled out another World record on Pogba?

Lets consider for the sake of argument that Pogba does go to Madrid, Kroos wouldn't want to leave, Madrid wouldn't let him go anyway(5 year contract).

tl;dr: Kroos isn't leaving, Pogba or no Pogba

 

[Mike.]

Kroos won't agitate, he just signed a 5 year contract and his place isn't even under threat(more on that later)

Kroos doesn't want to leave, his place won't be under threat, all that would happen would be Casemiro dropping to the bench and Kroos moving to DLP.Madrid is actually pretty happy Keylor got his moment in the light, so they aren't really unhappy about the DDG saga.

Lets consider for the sake of argument that Pogba does go to Madrid, Kroos wouldn't want to leave, Madrid wouldn't let him go anyway(5 year contract).

tl;dr: Kroos isn't leaving, Pogba or no Pogba

That's the move I would make with Kroos. Think Zidane must know Kroos shouldn't go.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Yeah I never understood all this Kroos will leave if Madrid sign Pogba.

 

[Mike.]

Yeah I never understood all this Kroos will leave if Madrid sign Pogba.

It depends on their formation and setup.

 

[Scouseinthehouse]

..... tl;dr: Kroos isn't leaving, Pogba or no Pogba

Pretty much all I was trying to say without directly saying it.

The options of Kroos and Pogba, to a team coming off yet another European Cup triumph .....

 

[ninjaskill]

told you if real wanted him he would end up there

There is a difference between wanting and being willing to pay €120 million plus all the fees and wages.

 

[Mike.]

The issue with having all three in there is that Kroos becomes the most defensive of the trio.

Zidane is a playmaker, no doubt he is dreaming of a midfield you can't stop from dictating play. Does feel slightly unbalanced though. Kante would make far more sense to me, then have Kroos and Modric in front.

 

[Legend Incredible]

Call me Mr cynical, but €120m on one player seems a bit insane to me.
Maybe I'm getting old, but that kind of cash can really go a long way in rebuilding a squad.

I think I'd rather see a clear out of players like Jones (who as you know, I f***ing despise), Fellaini, Rojo, Lingard, Januzaj and have them replaced with quality players, than vomit over 100 million on one player.

I suggest keeping lingard for the sake of the English quota.

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[razielioux]

I suggest keeping lingard for the sake of the English quota.

Dunno why is everyone against Lingard.

 

[Tyton]

. Does feel slightly unbalanced though.

Never stopped them before.

 

[Theatre of dreams]

Marcotti: Nothing new. Pogba will leave Juve if they receive an offer they can't refuse. Pogba himself is not agitating to leave Juve. He has more important things to do. If Utd match Juventus offer he could leave.

 

[MANUMAD]

Herrera, Carrick, Bastian can all do that.

And look at the rest of my post.

Ah well I admire your confidence in these players to do that Mike ...